D.A.T.A. Parametric Access Library gives Windows users access to over 1.6 million electronic devices on CD-ROM.ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 1995--D.A.T.A. Business Publishing(tm) today announced a Windows version of its D.A.T.A. Parametric Access Library (D.A.T.A./P/A/L/(tm) ), a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). database containing parametric values, pinouts The description and purpose of each pin in a multiline connector. and package diagrams In the Unified Modeling Language, a package diagram depicts how a system is split up into logical groupings by showing the dependencies among these groupings. As a package is typically thought of as a directory, package diagrams provide a logical hierarchical decomposition of a on over 1.6 million integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. and discrete semiconductors. The new Windows version includes the same comprehensive database as the company's DOS product and takes advantage of the Windows user-friendly interface and multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. capabilities. A number of features in the Windows version enhance user productivity. They include: -- Tool bar -- simplifies and speeds operation -- Concurrent search results -- facilitates device comparison and evaluation -- Auto-scaleable pinouts/drawings -- provides easier and quicker access to various pinout views and searches -- Enhanced printing capabilities -- simplifies, accelerates and expands printing options "Designers, purchasing agents and repair personnel in virtually every electronic industry rely on our hard-copy and DOS-based CD-ROM libraries," said Tom Littman, vice president of D.A.T.A. Business Publishing. "Now, those working in the Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. can readily tap this large database as well as quickly locate needed IC and discrete semiconductor devices." The Windows version of the D.A.T.A. Parametric Access Library contains over 1.6 million active and discontinued IC and discrete semiconductor devices, which can be accessed by searching for part number, generic number, category, manufacturer and function. The database includes parametric values, pinouts and package diagrams. Subscribers can choose from ten individual categories, all of which are contained on a single CD-ROM. The categories included in the integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for library are linear, digital, interface, memory, microprocessors and programmable logic See PLD. . The discrete semiconductor library includes diodes, transistors, optoelectronics and thyristors. Any combination or all ten categories are available as an annual subscription, with a six-month update as an option. This new version is compatible with Windows 3.1 or higher, and it will also run on Windows 95. D.A.T.A. Business Publishing, a division of Information Handling Services, Inc., has provided electronics professionals with up-to-date, comprehensive electronic component information since 1956. The company currently markets an entire family of electronic component and plastic reference libraries, putting concise, comprehensive and logically organized product information at users' fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. in electronic and hard-copy formats. Readers who want more information on the D.A.T.A. Parametric Access Library for Windows may call 1-800-447-4666 or fax (303) 799-4082. CONTACT: D.A.T.A. Business Publishing Janet Burnham-Sauter, 1-800-447-4666 Ext. 2332 Fax: (303) 799-4082 E-mail: janet.burnham-sauter@ihs.com |
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